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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.97, 5,534.84 and 2,331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.97, 5,534.84 and 2,331.92 is: 3,218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.97 : 5,534.84 = 2,331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.97/5,534.84 = 2,331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.97x = 5,534.84 × 2,331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.97x = 12,906,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,906,782.25/4,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.68

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